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For more information about the TGN, refer to our '''[[Main Page]]''' for more details.
 
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'''TGN Online''' is a web-based version of the '''Technical Guidance Notes (TGN) Manual''' which has been developed since 2006.  Our TGN are in continuous development based on industry changes, product updates and FAQ, creating the most comprehensive guidance on Health & Safety, design, installation, fall arrest systems, floor & roof deck, stud welding & concrete slabs using metal decking.  The content for both the Manual and Online versions are Identical.
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Follow this '''[https://smdltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/SMD.TGN_.122-Technical-Guidance-Notes.pdf link]''' to download the latest PDF version of the '''TGN Manual'''
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Should there be any items or topics that are not covered in the TGN, please contact us and we can look to adding information to both the hard copy manual and online.  To obtain a hard copy of the TGN, please '''[mailto:promotions@smdltd.co.uk?Subject=TGN%20hard%20copy&body=%20 email]''' us requesting a copy.
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: [[2.0 - Specification]]
 
: [[2.1 - Fall arrest systems]]
 
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: [[2.2 - Floor deck material specification]]
 
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: [[4.1 Construction stage and construction deflections]]
 
: [[4.2 - Sheet lengths]]
 
: [[4.2 - Sheet lengths]]
 
: [[4.3 - Temporary propping]]
 
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: [[6.7 -Transverse reinforcement for composite beams]]
 
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: [[6.8 - Alternative Shear Connectors]]
 
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: [[8.12 - Airtightness]]
 
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: [[8.13 - Fixing specification]]
 
: [[8.13 - Fixing specification]]
: [[8.14 - Non-fragility]]
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: [[8.14 - Flashing details]]
: [[8.15 - Diaphragm design]]
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: [[8.15 - Non-fragility]]
: [[8.16 - Protex® warranted insulated system]]
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: [[8.17 - Aesthetics]]
 
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: [[9.3 - Offloading, hoisting and storage]]
 
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: [[9.4 - Pack labels / loading-out locations]]
 
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.1 - Pre-start|11.0.1 - Pre-start]]
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.2 - Weather Conditions|11.0.2 - Weather Conditions]]
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.3 - Supporting structure|11.0.3 - Supporting structure]]
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.4 - Perimeter Edge Protection|11.0.4 - Perimeter Edge Protection]]
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.5 - Access to Level|11.0.5 - Access to Level]]
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.6 - Manual Handling|11.0.6 - Manual Handling]]
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.7 - Laying decking sheets|11.0.7 - Laying decking sheets]]
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.8 - Cutting / notching|11.0.8 - Cutting / notching]]
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.9 - Deck Fixings|11.0.9 - Deck Fixings]]
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.10 - Side laps|11.0.10 - Side laps]]
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.11 - Sealing and finishing off|11.0.11 - Sealing and finishing off]]
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.12 - Edge Trim|11.0.12 - Edge Trim]]
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:: [[11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs#11.0.13 - Forming holes and openings|11.0.13 - Forming holes and openings]]
 
: [[11.1 - Cartridge tools]]
 
: [[11.1 - Cartridge tools]]
 
: [[11.2 - Decking around columns]]
 
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: [[11.5 - Static generator or mains supply]]
 
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: [[11.7 Stud Welding causing Scorching to beam|11.7 - Stud Welding causing Scorching to beam]]
 
: [[11.8 - Minimising grout loss]]
 
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: [[11.9 Void Protection|11.9 - Void Protection]]
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: [[11.10 VoidSafe® Protection System|11.10 - VoidSafe® Protection System]]
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Latest revision as of 13:55, 3 November 2023

For more information about the TGN, refer to our Main Page for more details.



0.0 - Introduction to the TGN
0.0 - Introduction to the TGN

1.0 - Product certification
1.0 - Product certification

2.0 - Specification
2.0 - Specification
2.1 - Fall arrest systems
2.2 - Floor deck material specification
2.3 - Stud welding
2.4 - Roof deck material specification
2.5 - Concrete

3.0 - Health and Safety
3.1 - Management & supervision
3.2 - Documentation
3.3 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3.4 - Protection of falls from height
3.5 - Trained and competent workforce
3.6 - DO's for associated trades

4.0 - Design - Floor deck
4.0 Design, Floor deck
4.1 Construction stage and construction deflections
4.2 - Sheet lengths
4.3 - Temporary propping
4.4 - Lateral restraint and diaphragm action
4.5 - Bearings / Support
4.6 - Fixings
4.7 - Cantilevers
4.8 - Edge trim
4.9 - Flashings
4.10 - Steps in slab
4.11 - End caps

5.0 - Design - Floor deck - Composite stage
5.0 - Design - Floor deck - Composite stage
5.1 – Reinforcement
5.2 - Saw cuts
5.3 - Fire
5.4 - Moving concentrated loads
5.5 - Long single span propped composite Slabs
5.6 - Forming service holes

6.0 - Design - Floor deck composite beam design
6.0 - Design - Floor deck composite beam design
6.1 - Shear stud LAW (length after weld)
6.2 - Design rules for minimum degree of connection
6.3 - Shear stud reduction factors
6.4 - BS EN 1994-1-1 Reduction factors for SMD Products
6.5 - BS5950-3 Section 3.1 Reduction factors for SMD Products
6.6 - Shear stud spacing
6.7 -Transverse reinforcement for composite beams
6.8 - Alternative Shear Connectors
6.9 Pre-studded beams

7.0 - Design - Floor deck, Considerations
7.1 - Falls and ramps
7.2 - Fixing tool and stud welding gun restrictions
7.3 - Concrete encased beams
7.4 - Durability
7.5 - Aggressive environments
7.6 - Vibration
7.7 - Acoustics
7.8 - Thermal mass

8.0 - Design - Roof deck
8.0 - Design - Roof deck
8.1 - Quality
8.2 - Spans
8.3 - Loads
8.4 - Standard end laps
8.5 - Extended end laps
8.6 - Raking supports and cutting
8.7 - Cantilevers
8.8 - Sheet lengths
8.9 - Fire rating
8.10 - Durability
8.11 - Acoustics
8.12 - Airtightness
8.13 - Fixing specification
8.14 - Flashing details
8.15 - Non-fragility
8.16 - Diaphragm design
8.17 - Aesthetics
8.18 - Forming openings

9.0 - Supply of materials
9.1 - Delivery and access
9.2 - Pack size and sheet length limits
9.3 - Offloading, hoisting and storage
9.4 - Pack labels / loading-out locations
9.5 Lifting Shear Studs to Level

10.0 - Installation, Fall arrest systems
10.0 - Installation - Fall arrest systems
10.1 - Safety nets

11.0 - Installation, Floor deck and shear studs
11.0 - Installation - Floor deck and shear studs
11.0.1 - Pre-start
11.0.2 - Weather Conditions
11.0.3 - Supporting structure
11.0.4 - Perimeter Edge Protection
11.0.5 - Access to Level
11.0.6 - Manual Handling
11.0.7 - Laying decking sheets
11.0.8 - Cutting / notching
11.0.9 - Deck Fixings
11.0.10 - Side laps
11.0.11 - Sealing and finishing off
11.0.12 - Edge Trim
11.0.13 - Forming holes and openings
11.1 - Cartridge tools
11.2 - Decking around columns
11.3 - Unpainted top flanges
11.4 - Mobile stud welding equipment
11.5 - Static generator or mains supply
11.6 - Stud welding: Testing
11.7 - Stud Welding causing Scorching to beam
11.8 - Minimising grout loss
11.9 - Void Protection
11.10 - VoidSafe® Protection System
11.11 - Disposal of Waste

12.0 - Concrete
12.1 - Site considerations
12.2 - Temporary propping
12.3 - Cleaning the decking
12.4 - Damaged decking
12.5 - Construction joints
12.6 - Reinforcement drawings and bending schedules
12.7 - Concrete mix requirements
12.8 - Placement
12.9 - Surface finish
12.10 - Surface flatness
12.11 - Curing
12.12 - Post-installation characteristics
12.13 - Surplus concrete waste

13.0 - Product Options
13.1 - High Durability floor deck
13.2 - Crushed ends deck sheets
13.3 - VoidSafe™ Protection System
13.4 - Perimeter toeboard
13.5 - Channel edge trim
13.6 - TAB-Deck™ – Fibre concrete
13.7 - Off-site cutting
13.8 - Service fixings
13.9 - Plastisol (PF) Coating

14.0 - References
14.1 - SMD documentation
14.2 - Industry best practice
14.3 - Design standards
14.4 - Further reading


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For more information on any of the sections in on this site, contact us on +44 (0) 1202 718 898 or email our Technical Team